The system's voice suddenly turned mischievous.
"You kid, trying to rope in espers everywhere, your intentions aren't pure."
"You know me so well, Miss System."
"Don't try to butter me up. You need to be clear about these things yourself. After all, people's hearts are the hardest to grasp and fathom. I'm not a supercomputer. While I can surmise and perceive the employer's thoughts, for others, you'll have to rely on yourself."
...
That man, at this moment, was eerily calm.
Imagine a man, terminally ill, told he has only three days to live, with no medicine effective, burdened by a deep-seated hatred he couldn't avenge. Just then, a divine light descends from heaven, carrying a divine decree stating he can be cured, can accumulate strength, and that vengeance is best served cold, even after ten years.
That feeling was no different from rebirth!
"Brother, your kindness is as great as creating me anew. I have nothing to repay you with. When my great revenge is achieved, I wish to serve you like an ox or a horse to repay your kindness!"
The man bowed down, about to kneel before Ren Yuanhao, but was stopped by Ren Yuanhao's outstretched hand.
"Brother, let's not be so formal. Since I've decided to help you, it means I approve of your character. If you ever need me, Ren Yuanhao, in the future, feel free to command!"
Shen Lan Ni and Ye Lan, though women, were unlike ordinary ones. Seeing the two heroes connect and their spirits soar, they felt happy, and their admiration for Ren Yuanhao deepened.
"Brother, please take this. I'll use the Azure Sea Tide Generation Art to help you circulate your energy. It should accelerate the dispelling of the cold poison!"
"Hahaha, good. But don't use that demonic art of sucking life force again!"
The four looked at each other and smiled. Ren Yuanhao suddenly realized a serious issue and said, "Look at me, how foolish. To think I still don't know your name, brother."
"Hahaha, you didn't mention it, and I forgot to introduce myself. My surname is Liu, and my given name is Yu." Liu Yu cupped his hands. Though his face under the hood looked somewhat ghastly, the smile was genuine.
"My name is Ren Yuanhao, and these two are~"
"Ah, no need for introductions. They must be your wives, big sister-in-law and second sister-in-law. Liu Yu has offended you previously, I hope the two sisters-in-law will not take offense."
Liu Yu's speed in interjecting stunned Ren Yuanhao, making his face turn bright red. However, the two women, Shen and Ye, not only showed no objection but giggled enchantingly, radiating charm.
"What, did I say something wrong?"
"Of course you did. Please refrain from saying such things in the future, brother. They are ladies from respectable families~"
"Oh, I see. You just lack the official title, but it's all the same, right, two sisters-in-law."
With his major worry about to be lifted, Liu Yu's personality had undergone a drastic change.
—Good heavens, brother, you can't pit me like this, can you? And you two women, stop smiling all the time. Can you at least offer a little rebuttal to keep me from wavering?
Ren Yuanhao drooped his head like a wilted eggplant and then began to help Liu Yu dispel the cold poison.
With the cold meridian entering the body, the cold poison adhered to it like peeling silk from a cocoon. Coupled with Ren Yuanhao's Azure Sea Tide Generation technique, Liu Yu's internal cold poison was completely removed in about half an hour. Not only that, but the pores on his skin and his wrinkled flesh instantly looked reborn. If those present hadn't witnessed it with their own eyes, it would be hard to believe such a miraculous thing existed in the world.
Liu Yu now appeared to be at most thirty-five or thirty-six years old. His complexion had regained its luster, and he didn't look particularly old. While not a thoroughbred handsome man, he was infinitely better than his previous appearance.
"I didn't expect it to go so smoothly, Brother Ren, thank you!"
Ren Yuanhao, apart from a dull ache in his back, had no ill effects. He slightly cupped his hands.
Shen and Ye could finally tend to Ren Yuanhao's back wound with peace of mind.
"Take off your clothes."
Shen Lan Ni's expression was blank.
"Why are you looking at me? Take off your clothes."
Ye Lan also joined in the teasing.
"Uh, two sisters-in-law, please continue. I'll go out for a bit."
Liu Yu winked slyly at Ren Yuanhao and indeed tiptoed out of the room.
"I'm fine, it's just a minor injury."
Ren Yuanhao's face was red from holding back.
"What would you consider a serious injury? At most, in one day, you've done this to yourself? If it weren't for your freakish constitution, an ordinary person would have died a thousand times over!" Ye Lan chided.
"You all know I have a freakish constitution, so don't make such a fuss. I'm really fine."
Ren Yuanhao, looking for an excuse to evade, followed Ye Lan's words. Just as Shen Lan Ni was about to speak, Ren Yuanhao, having suddenly remembered something, interrupted her.
"Right, there's something even more important I forgot to tell you."
"Whatever it is, let us see your injuries first." The two women propped their hands on their hips, seemingly ready to force him.
"Wait, this matter is more important than my injuries. It's about the Lionheart Tower."
The two women frowned slightly, but then heard Ren Yuanhao continue, "I got the internal email address of the Lionheart Group from a client!"
"Email address? If it's true, I should be able to hack into their internal system through the email address port," Ye Lan replied thoughtfully, a hint of excitement evident in her eyes.
Upon hearing this, Shen Lan Ni felt a surge of emotion. It was clear that Ren Yuanhao valued her sister's safety more than his own life. How could such a man not be moved?
"You silly boy, you've been so badly injured, yet you're still thinking about other things. You blocked someone to save a life, actively gave away miraculous healing items, and helped them detoxify. When will you ever think about yourself?"
Shen Lan Ni's eyes were slightly reddened, her tone filled with exasperation.
"My freakish constitution~ Ah!"
Ren Yuanhao was about to put on a show of bravado when Ye Lan inadvertently pulled at the clothes stuck to his back, causing him to howl in pain.
Meanwhile, Liu Yu, standing in the hallway outside smoking, chuckled. He then incredulously lifted his sleeve, revealing skin as smooth as jade, truly looking reborn.
He looked up at the landmark building of Cupid City, his expression turning cold again.
Inside, the lights were bright, and a chill seemed to linger. The dead insects had turned to dust, scattered on the floor.
"You still say you're not badly injured, Ren Yuanhao, do you truly not care about your own life?"
Ye Lan had intended to hurt him a little more to make him remember, but seeing the scabbed bloodstains on his back, only felt a pang of sympathy, wishing those wounds could grow on herself.
"Sigh, the situation was urgent at the time. Saving a life is better than building a seven-storied pagoda. Moreover, it was a tender young child. I couldn't think much about it; I just rushed in on impulse."